Research Catalog

Title

Small animals for small farms / R. Trevor Wilson.

Author

Wilson, R. T.

Publication

Rome : Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2011, c2012.

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Details

Additional Authors

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division

Description

vii, 85 p.; 21 cm.

Summary

"In this booklet ... the focus is on creating awareness and promoting rabbits, rodents and reptiles (the "3 Rs") as viable enterprises for small-scale farmers in rural, peri-urban and urban areas ... This booklet highlights the most important issues in the best use of small animals (rabbits, rodents and reptiles) in the expectation that development workers and policy-makers will recognize and act upon the numerous opportunities such small animals offer. This would not only result in improved livelihoods for producers but also assist in expanding employment and income opportunities in general. The booklet focus on important aspect of this business"--Introduction.

Series Statement

Diversification booklet, 1810-0775 ; no. 14

Uniform Title

Diversification booklet no. 14.

Subject

• Small animal culture
• Farms, Small
• Small business

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-81).

Additional Formats (note)

• Also available online.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Introduction -- Small animals -- Market potential -- Profits for improved livelihoods -- Purpose of the booklet -- Benefits of small animals -- Small animals at household level -- Small animals and the farming system -- Health and nutrition -- Food security -- Equity, gender development and opportunities for the disabled -- Financial rewards -- Key steps in the livelihood activity -- The right species and breeds: rabbits, rodents, reptiles -- Smallholder production systems -- Housing -- Feed and water -- Health care -- Sources of stock -- Labour needs -- Indicative costs -- Strategies for successful and sustainable trade -- Market appraisal -- Products: meat, fur, skins, eggs and breeding stock -- Adding value -- Marketing channels -- Marketing strategies -- Support services to promote small animals -- Technical support -- Business, marketing and entrepreneurial skills training -- Market information -- Organizational options: producer groups -- Financial services -- Veterinary services -- Transport infrastructure -- Public policy -- Sustainable services for all -- Role of the advisor -- Opportunities and challenges -- Opportunities -- Challenges.

ISBN

• 9789251070673
• 9251070679

OCLC

• 796760608
• SCSB-12823854

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library